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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
23rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 4.5%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points4.5%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar1.7%
Other93.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at TeloNet
An Easily Deployable and User-Friendly Solution with Rapid Installation
The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls. This efficiency is paramount in saving time. In the rare instances where problems arise, they are usually swiftly addressed.
AmbikaBhunia - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
AI insights have improved wireless visibility and now proactively prevent network issues
I am somewhat uncertain about the room for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points because I am sure that some concepts will be incorporated in the future. Recently, HP acquired Juniper, and now under the HP umbrella, we have both Aruba and Juniper Mist, which raises questions about how to compete in the market. Customers often ask me to compare them, and I have to pitch both even though they are from the same organization. Regarding gaps for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, I think pricing is a complicated issue since Cisco can drastically reduce prices, unlike Juniper.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We can manage all of the access points and policies from a single pane of glass."
"The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server."
"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."
"With the Captive portal to manage the Guest access is very easy, and with the Spectrum Analysis some very difficult radio issues can be solved with very little effort from my side."
"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."
"The solution is scalable, as it works for any size of company, no matter if it's a small business, enterprise, government, education, hospitality, or any other type of customer, and it's easy to scale as a soft controller by just adding licenses, supporting up to 4,000 access points."
"Configuring Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is easier than Aruba HPE."
"I have worked with different solutions in the past and switched to Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar because of its quick installation time. It requires no additional preparation. The product is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls."
"The solution is very secure."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points provide seamless connectivity with the lowest latency, making it feel as if your device is connected through a wire."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"The lack of integration or the lack of work needed to be put it into the local site to get it to work is really lovely."
"The most useful functions or features in Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points are the insights that tell you what is going on inside your Wi-Fi network, and you can easily find that on the dashboard with analytics."
"The solution is stable."
"The most effective features in the Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points include the fact that it's completely cloud-managed, the Marvis AI agent, the ease of use, and the user-friendly interface, along with a plethora of features."
 

Cons

"It is not possible to integrate Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar with third-party software like Opera, a property management system (PMS)."
"Simplification of the configuration processes and improvement of the maintenance software OmniVista 3600."
"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."
"There are occasional OS bugs."
"Yes, some issues are related to firmware bugs or firmware instability."
"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."
"The solution needs to improve access for Mac and iOS devices."
"It needs to be faster in order to process and transmit bigger packets."
"The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"Juniper should make the products more affordable."
"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"At times, it appears that the solution's pricing is slightly higher. This makes it challenging to persuade customers who primarily focus on the price."
"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."
"The price of this product is average and it is a one-time, perpetual license."
"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."
"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."
"The price is in the range of other brands like Cisco, maybe a little cheaper but you get the same features, facilities, and security. Licensing is something Alcatel is making changes to. A few years ago you would buy a WLAN solution from Alcatel for half the price of Cisco, but you would spend the same amount on licensing. Today this is different and the licensing is cheaper."
"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."
"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."
"The pricing is too high."
"The solution is expensive."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
13%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Regarding pricing, Juniper's cost rates as a seven on a scale where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper could reduce the cost for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points. If the solution could be more economical, it would be beneficial for us.
What is your primary use case for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
When discussing Juniper, the router is something different because we do not purchase routers directly. The router is provided to us by the Government of India. Currently, we are using Juniper rout...
 

Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
 

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Sample Customers

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